Acadiana police briefs for July 2, 2014

LAFAYETTE — Authorities Tuesday said a 19-year-old Lafayette Parish woman whose body was found next to a roadside on Monday night was the victim of a homicide.

Sheriff’s Office deputies found Valerie West “unconscious and unresponsive” in the 600 block of Gazette Street in north Lafayette Parish at around 10:30 p.m., less than a mile from her home on Madame Germain Street, Capt. Craig Stansbury said in a news release.

Medical personnel were unable to revive the woman.

“The circumstances surrounding the death are considered suspicious and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death,” Stansbury said.

Authorities have not said if they suspect a specific cause of death.

Police find body in car after two occupants flee

ST. MARTINVILLE — St. Martin Parish authorities said they found a body early Tuesday in a vehicle after others in the car fled following a police pursuit.

St. Martin Parish sheriff’s deputies are investigating the discovery, which was made by St. Martinville police officers who pursued a “suspicious car” after reports of gunshots fired within the city, St. Martin Sheriff’s Maj. Ginny Higgins said in a news release.

“After the vehicle came to an abrupt stop, two black males fled the vehicle on foot,” Higgins said.

City police had responded to shots fired on or near Governor Mouton Street at about 2:30 a.m., then followed the car on to Ledoux Street before the two men ran away, leaving the body of a male inside the car, Higgins said.

Higgins said police do not have information about the age or identity of the victim. He said the males who fled the car have not been caught or identified, Higgins said.

New Iberia man booked in Monday shooting

NEW IBERIA — A New Iberia man was arrested Monday night after an argument earlier that day led to shots fired into an occupied residence, police said.

At about 5 p.m. Monday, Davis got into an argument with the residents of a home in the 500 block of Fontelieu Drive, after which he pulled a handgun and fired “several shots” into the home, Fleming said, citing witnesses.

No one was injured, he said.

Detectives arrested Davis about four hours later at a home in the 800 block of Francis Street, Fleming said.

RICKY JOHN BENOIT JR.: 33, of the 100 block of Stoneburg Drive, Duson. He was booked on fugitive and three counts of warrant/bench warrant.

RAQUEL BOURQUE: 41, of the 3600 block of Veterans Memorial Drive, Abbeville. She was booked on parole violation.

CARRIE ELIZABETH BRADY: 52, of the 100 block of Macon Road, Lafayette. She was booked on two counts of warrant/bench warrant.

KENT DALE BROUSSARD: 35, of the 4300 block of Verot School Road, Youngsville. He was booked on distribution or possession with intent to distribute Schedule III narcotics; misdemeanor possession of marijuana; possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance; prohibited activities (drug paraphernalia); and sale, distribution or possession of prescription drugs without prescription.

JONATHAN JOSEPH CALAIS: 40, of the 100 block of Resha Road, Breaux Bridge. He was booked on warrant/bench warrant.

TIBIAS CLARK: 34, of the 3600 block of Landry Road, Scott. He was booked on driving on roadway not laned for traffic; misdemeanor battery of a police officer; misdemeanor theft of a motor vehicle; obstruction of justice; operating a vehicle while under suspension for prior offenses; and resisting a police officer with force or violence.

JAMIE DOLESE: 29, of the 300 block of Marigny Circle, Duson. He was booked on failure to secure sex offenders identification; simple burglary.

BRIAN KEITH FRANCIS: 37, of the 100 block of Bossier Street, Lafayette. He was booked on warrant/bench warrant.

KRISTEN MARIE FRUGE: 23, of the 1300 block of Roper Drive, Scott. She was booked on fugitive.

IEISHA MARIE GRIFFIN: 21, of the 200 block of Larimer, Lafayette. She was booked on fugitive.

MITCHELL GUILBEAU: 19, of Rayne. He was booked on fail to yield or slow down; failure to secure a driver’s license; misdemeanor hit-and-run driving; and shoplifting.

CHRISTOPHER JAMES HARRISON: 25, of the 100 block of South Refinery Street, Lafayette. He was booked on possession with intent to distribute Schedule I narcotics; possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance; and prohibited activities (drug paraphernalia).

ERIC HARVEY: 30, of the 400 block of Adam, Morgan City. He was booked on careless driving; misdemeanor hit-and-run driving; and operating a vehicle with a suspended license.

LAJUSTINE JOINER: 25, of the 200 block of Porter Lane, Lafayette. She was booked on three counts of warrant/bench warrant.

JASON EDWIN LANGLEY SR.: 43, of the 400 block of East Dean Street, Eunice. He was booked on criminal trespass; misdemeanor theft of goods; and warrant/bench warrant.

NATHANIEL LAUGHLIN: 27, of the 700 block of Chappious Street, Rayne. He was booked on distribution or possession with intent to distribute Schedule II narcotics; three counts for Acadia Parish; possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance; and prohibited activities (drug paraphernalia).

LUTHER LAMAR LAUGHLIN: 28, of the 700 block of Chappies, Rayne. He was booked on distribution or possession with intent to distribute Schedule II narcotics; possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance; and prohibited activities (drug paraphernalia).

REVA LINDEN: 29, of the 200 block of Mercer Lane, Lafayette. She was booked on aggravated battery.

LONNIE JAMES MINCHEW: 32, of the 200 block of Lormand Road, Scott. He was booked on three counts of warrant/bench warrant.

PRESTON P. MOAK: 26, of the 2900 block of West Willow, Lafayette. He was booked on misdemeanor domestic abuse battery.

TYLER MOREAU: 21, of the 14 block of Duson Avenue, Iota. She was booked on misdemeanor operating a vehicle while intoxicated and careless operation.

SARAH PRUITT: 23, of the 100 block of Althea Drive, Duson. She was booked on distribution or possession with intent to distribute Schedule II narcotics; distribution or possession with intent to distribute Schedule III narcotics; for Vernon Parish; misdemeanor theft of a motor vehicle; possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance; and prohibited activities (drug paraphernalia).

HEATHER RABEAUX: 41, of the 1200 block of West University Avenue, Lafayette. She was booked on misdemeanor theft.

ELCOBIE HELDRIC SINER: 38, of the 200 block of Sophie Street, Lafayette. He was booked on fail to obey traffic control; felony possession of marijuana; flight from an officer; aggravated flight from an officer; and operating a vehicle with a suspended license.

KESHIA SMEDLEY: 25, homeless, Lafayette. She was booked on entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden.

KARLON WOODS JR.: 18, of the 300 block of Odile Street, Lafayette. He was booked on aggravated battery and two counts of warrant/bench warrant.

DEQUANTA ROLAND ZACHARY: 20, of the 100 block of North Mills Street, Lafayette. He was booked on four counts of warrant/bench warrant.